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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,813.44, 507,814.92 and 240,703.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,813.44, 507,814.92 and 240,703.92 is: 332,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,813.44 : 507,814.92 = 240,703.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,813.44/507,814.92 = 240,703.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,813.44x = 507,814.92 × 240,703.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,813.44x = 122,233,041,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,233,041,878.49/367,813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,323.48

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